Map Highlights Cities Ready for New Home Growth

As someone who’s spent over two decades helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the West Valley market, I’ve seen firsthand how shifts in new home construction can impact our choices. Right now, U.S. new home construction is on the decline—building permits are 19.4% lower than pre-pandemic numbers, and we’ve seen a drop for 44 consecutive months. Builders are working against the tide of high costs, mortgage rates, and ongoing affordability challenges, all while we’re still facing a 4.7 million housing unit shortage nationwide. It’s a reminder of how complex and interconnected the market can be, and why a service-driven, never-stop-learning approach matters when you’re making real estate decisions.